In the book Atlas of Cursed Places: A Travel Guide to Dangerous and Frightful Destinations the author selected some existing places that can be defined as cursed for a series of dramatic historical events.

The places are classified in function of the geographic area where they are located, and for each of them their history is described to point out the event that made these places different.

The graphic of the edition is well done, for each point different maps are provided (different scales and ancient appearances) to point out the position of the described destination, that is also pointed out at the beginning of the page by a longitude bar.

Some pages contain also illustration depicting skulls and skeletons to enforce the mysterious atmosphere.

It’s an original book that arise interest for the peculiarity of the thematic; I think (I had access only to the digital arc) that it will provide the best experience in the hardcover edition, concerning graphic and aesthetical experience. The only fault I found is the lack of photos depicting the places described.

Thanks to the publisher for providing me the copy necessary to write this review.